The Crisis Management Policy demonstrates the University’s commitment and proactive approach to crisis planning. The Policy establishes an ongoing structure for the development and regular review and testing of a Crisis Management and Recovery Plan to be adopted across all University campuses, including overseas campuses.
The Policy also provides information to the general University community on the University’s approach to crisis management.
Please note: At the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting 08/2009 (item 10.6), it was approved to relocate the Crisis Management Policy and Procedures from the Audit and Risk section of the Policy Bank to the Facilities and Services section.
Scope
This Policy applies to members of Crisis Management and Recovery teams on each campus.
Policy Statement
MonashUniversitywill ensure that processes are in place to ensure that the University:
regularly identifies and assesses threats and potential crisis events in order to strengthen the University’s preparedness for any such events;
has appropriate plans in place for managing a crisis; and
can recover promptly from any crisis and resume normal business as soon as possible.
Vice-President (Administration)
University Crisis Team Co-ordinator (University Security Manager)
Crisis Management and Recovery Team Leaders
Status
New
Key Stakeholders
Audit Committee of Council
Vice-Chancellor and President
Vice-President (Administration)
University Crisis Team Co-ordinator
Crisis Management and Recovery Team Leaders
Director, Facilities and Services
Crisis: A sudden event or series of events that seriously threatens Monash University’s long-term prospects and reputation.
Crisis Management and Recovery Manual: Provides a guide to assist team members through the process of managing a crisis. The Manual details the role of team members, the resources available, standard crisis response procedures and communications arrangements.
Crisis Management and Recovery Plan: Outlined in the respective Crisis Management and Recovery Manual of each campus.
University community: Comprises staff members, members of the University Council, consultants, students and clients of the university.
